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Enjoy a few moments of rest
and relaxation in the Jacuzzi, steam room and sauna, open
all year round. They also have an open-air swimming pool to
cool you down on hot summer days. |
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The three current routes –
vineyards, the river and stone – offer the potential for
many detours. Whether it’s a wine-producer, a tourist
attraction, a place to eat or a heritage site, every step on
the way offers a unique opportunity for meeting people,
sharing and exchanging experiences. |
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All the traditional types of
Cognac house, both large and small, have a place in the
Cognathèque which displays a large collection of Cognacs
produced in the area. You can enjoy the pleasures of
sampling excellent Cognacs and cigars. |
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Beautifully arranged terrace
is the perfect place to eat on summer days, with its view
over the the sourouding area. A memorable moment for summer
lunches or dinners. In winter, the exquisite dishes prepared
by chef Pascal Nebout can be enjoyed in the quiet
surroundings of our large, beautifully decorated dining room,
under the Murano glass chandeliers. |
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Tennis
Clay-pigeon shooting
Go-karting
Quad Biking
Horse riding
Walking and cycling along the Charente river
Visit the Cognac Houses and distilleries |
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ABOUT COGNAC |
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 Cognac
lies on the banks of the river Charente, from which it draws its
prosperity and, no doubt, its origin. The river Charente was known
for its navigability from the Neolithic period and was one of the
main supply routes for food.
As in the rest of the country, following the First World War, the
population of Cognac declined, but despite the successive economic
crises during the inter-war years, cognac was still drunk throughout
the world, the train had replaced the sailing barges and the wheels
of commerce were turning. In the 1930s the air Force base was opened
and Cognac turned towards Europe.
The town of Cognac has always been able to change to keep up with
the rhythm of national, and indeed, international events, even if it
has only played a small role.
The statue of François 1er, by the sculptor Etex, stands in the
centre of the square which owes its shape to the bastion which was
built there in 1651, during the siege of the town by the members of
the Fronde. The bastion defended one of the town gates which was
situated at the entrance to the present rue d’Angoulême.
The world enjoys 100 million bottles a year of the nectar known as
cognac, which Victor Hugo called "the drink of the gods." It's worth
a detour to visit one of the château warehouses of the great
bottlers. Martell, Hennessy, and Otard welcome visits from the
public and even give you a free drink at the end of the tour. |
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